Help! How can i update my S2X from 4.0.4?

How can I update my Galaxy S2X from 4.0.4? I know it's old but so am I and, with the exception of not being able to get a couple of apps I want, it works fine. When I look in the "settings" & "about phone" there is not an update selection available there. Any help??

Over the Air updates were not enabled on the S2X, at least not out of the box. Updating the software would require you to connect the phone to a computer running Samsung Kies, assuming that an update is indeed available. http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/use...

If you want something higher (Lollipop, Marshmallow, etc.) you would have to root your device and install a higher version that way. You can do some google searches to find tutorials on how to do this but there always is the risk of "bricking" your phone.

Your device shows its age. If you brick the phone, you can re-flash a stock firmware image. If you somehow can't get it to work anymore, use it as a trade-in at Wow mobile for $50/$75/$100 depending on their promo, which is probably better than the money you'd get for selling that phone on Kijiji.

Consider this your opportunity to learn. You've got an older phone so you don't really have much to lose.

I've updated the Galaxy S2 LTE back in the day from Gingerbread to JellyBean using stock firmware through Odin (was easier than Kies). Odin requires windows (alternatives for OS X and Linux just don't seem to cut it), but gets the job done. Custom ROM's will get you much further on your phone.